JP2008207953A - Medium storage part structure of medium processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a check storage part structure capable of increasing a pulling out amount of a pocket to extend a storage length of a check storage part without bringing increase of an inner space and deterioration of supporting strength. <P>SOLUTION: When the pocket 30 is pulled out of a rear end of the check storage part 10 of a check processing device 1, the storage length becomes long. The pocket 30 is slidably supported longitudinally relatively for a first length L1 by a pocket supporting plate 40, and the pocket supporting plate 40 is slidably supported longitudinally for a second length L2 with respect to the check storage part 10. The pocket 30 can be pulled out for the length (L1 + L2) as the whole. Compared to the case when the pocket 30 itself is pulled out for the length (L1 + L2), the longitudinal length of the pocket can be shortened, and the supporting strength of the pocket 30 can be enhanced by using the pocket supporting plate 40. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a medium processing apparatus for reading information carried on a sheet-like medium such as a check conveyed along a conveyance path, and a medium storage unit for storing a processed sheet-like medium. It is about improvement.

  As a medium processing apparatus for processing a sheet-like medium, a check processing apparatus for processing checks is known. Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose such check processing apparatuses. As disclosed in these patent documents, the check processing apparatus includes a supply unit for inserting checks, a conveyance path in which an image scanner and a magnetic head are arranged, and images and magnetic ink characters are read by these. A check storage unit is provided for temporarily storing checks discharged later from the transport path.

The check storage section has a groove shape with a constant width that is open at the top and rear in order to be able to store checks of different lengths and widths. It is stored in the groove in a state of being sequentially overlapped in the width direction. In the long checks, the rear end portion protrudes rearward from the rear end opening of the check storage portion.
US Patent Application Publication No. 2004/0257626 JP 2004-206362 A

  Here, the checks discharged from the transport path to the check storage unit move along the surface of the checks already stored in the check storage unit, and are stored in a stacked state. Therefore, each time a check is stored, a force pushed backward acts on the stored check. For this reason, when the number of stored sheets increases, the checks stored in the check storage unit may gradually move backward and fall from the rear end opening.

  To prevent checks from falling, attach a slide-type pocket with the rear end sealed to the rear end of the check storage area. When storing long checks, pull the pocket back. That's fine. In this way, when processing short checks, space is not required, and only when processing long checks, the pockets need only be pulled backwards, so that checks do not increase in size of the check storage. Can be prevented from falling.

  In this case, in order to reduce the size of the check storage unit, it is only necessary to shorten the check storage unit and increase the amount of pocket withdrawal accordingly. However, if the amount of drawer is increased, it is necessary to lengthen the slide part that supports the pocket with the increased amount of drawer, and a space for storing the elongated slide part in the check storage part is provided inside the check storage part. It is necessary to secure. If the internal space cannot be secured sufficiently, the strength of the slide portion is insufficient, and it becomes easy to break.

  In view of this point, an object of the present invention is to realize a medium storage unit structure of a medium processing apparatus capable of increasing the amount of pockets pulled out from a medium storage unit without increasing internal space and reducing strength. There is to do.

In order to solve the above problems, the medium storage unit structure of the medium processing apparatus of the present invention has the following structure.
A medium storage section for storing a sheet-like medium;
The storage length in the front-rear direction of the medium storage portion can be extended, and a pocket slidable rearward from the storage position stored in the medium storage portion;
A pocket support member that supports the pocket in a slidable state for a first length in the front-rear direction;
The medium storage portion supports the pocket support member in a slidable state by a second length in the front-rear direction.

  The pocket is supported by the pocket support member in a state in which it can slide relative to the first length. The pocket support member is supported so as to be slidable by the second length with respect to the medium storage portion. Therefore, after the pocket is pulled backward by the first length, the pocket is pulled backward by the second length while being supported by the pocket support member. Therefore, the pocket can be pulled out by a length that is the sum of the first length and the second length behind the check storage unit. Further, the pocket is supported by the pocket support member in a state where the pocket is pulled out by the first length.

  As described above, since the pocket support member is also slidable with respect to the check storage portion, an increase in the length of the pocket can be suppressed even if the amount of drawer is increased. As a result, the internal space of the check storing portion required for storing the pockets can be reduced. In addition, since the pocket is supported by the pocket support member, and the amount of pull-out from the pocket support member is only the second length, the pocket support portion has sufficient strength even if the pocket pull-out amount is increased. Can be secured.

  Here, the pocket support member may support both sides of the pocket, but if the structure directly supports the bottom plate portion of the pocket, it is easy to ensure the strength. For this purpose, the pocket support member is a flat plate-like member, and the flat plate is arranged in parallel to the bottom plate portion on the back side of the bottom plate portion for placing the sheet-like medium in the medium storage portion. What is necessary is just to make it the shape of the shape provided with the baseplate part supported, and the said pocket provided with the baseplate part pinched in the state which can be slid between the said baseplate part and the said flat plate-shaped support member.

  In this case, the slide mechanism for the flat plate member includes a front stopper pin and a rear stopper pin that define a slide range of the flat plate member in the medium storage portion, and the front stopper pin is provided on the flat plate member. And the slide guide hole extended in the front-back direction which has penetrated in the state which the rear side stopper pin can slide can be comprised.

  Further, the pocket sliding mechanism is provided with a front stopper and a rear stopper defining a sliding range of the pocket on the flat plate-like member, and the front stopper is inserted into the pocket from the front side when sliding backward. A front engaging portion that can be engaged and a rear engaging portion that can be engaged from the rear side with the rear stopper when sliding forward are provided.

  Next, the present invention relates to a check processing apparatus, which is carried by a check path that transports checks along the transport path, a transport path that transports checks, a check supply unit that supplies checks to the transport path, and the like. Information reading means for reading the read information, and a check storing portion structure provided with a check storing portion into which checks after reading information are sent from the transport path, and the above structure as the check storing structure It is characterized by adopting the medium storage section structure.

  Here, the information reading means is at least one of a magnetic head that reads magnetic ink characters of checks and a scanner that reads images on the front and back surfaces of the checks. In addition, a printing mechanism that performs printing on checks after reading information conveyed along the conveyance path may be arranged.

  In the medium storage portion structure of the medium processing apparatus of the present invention, the pull-out type pocket can be pulled out by the first length relative to the pocket support member, and the pocket support member is also second relative to the medium storage portion. It is possible to pull it out for the length of. Therefore, the pocket can be pulled out from the medium storage portion by the total amount of both pull-outs without increasing the pull-out amount of the pocket itself. Therefore, an increase in the internal space of the medium storage portion for storing the pocket can be suppressed. Further, since the pocket is supported by the pocket support member in the state of being pulled out by the first length, sufficient support strength of the pocket can be ensured.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a check processing apparatus to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings.

(overall structure)
FIG. 1A is a plan view of a check processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is an external perspective view of a state in which a pocket of the check storage unit is pulled out. The check processing apparatus 1 includes a main body case 2 on the apparatus main body side and left and right opening / closing covers 3 and 4. A check conveyance path 6 for conveying the check 5 is formed between the main body case 2 and the opening / closing covers 3 and 4. The check conveyance path 6 is defined by a narrow vertical groove extending in a substantially U shape when viewed from above. The upstream end of the check conveyance path 6 in the check conveyance direction is connected to a check supply unit 8 composed of a wide vertical groove via a check delivery path 7 composed of a narrow vertical groove. The downstream end of the check conveyance path 6 is connected to the check storage unit 10. The check storage unit 10 includes branch passages 11a and 12a each having a narrow vertical groove branched from the downstream end of the check conveyance path 6 to the left and right, and a vertical groove having a predetermined width connected to the front end thereof. A first check storage unit 11 and a second check storage unit discharge unit 12 are provided.

  The check 5 has a magnetic ink character string 5 </ b> A printed in the long side direction at the lower end portion of the surface 5 a thereof. In addition, on the front surface 5a, an amount, a payer, a number, a signature, and the like are written on a background of a predetermined pattern, and a back-end column and the like are provided on the back surface 5b. The check 5 is inserted into the check supply unit 8 so that the vertical direction is aligned and the surface 5 a faces the outside of the U-shaped check conveyance path 6.

  As shown by a dotted line in FIG. 1A, the check conveyance path 6 has a front side contact image scanner 21 for reading the front image of the check 5, a back side contact image scanner 22 for reading the back side image, A magnetic head 23 for reading magnetic ink characters and a printing mechanism 24 for performing printing such as “electronic payment completed” on the surface thereof are arranged in this order. The check 5 sent out from the check supply unit 8 via the check delivery path 7 is read along the front and back images while being conveyed along the check conveyance path 6 and then printed on the front surface 5a. The magnetic ink character string 5A is read. The check 5 from which these pieces of information have been normally read is distributed to the first check storage unit 11 after being printed such as “electronic payment completed”, and stored there. The check 5 in which unreadable or abnormal reading has occurred is distributed to the second check storage unit 12 and stored therein without such printing.

(Check storage)
2 (a) to 2 (c) are partial vertical sectional views showing the check storage unit 10 of the check processing device 1, and FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b) are horizontal sectional views and exploded perspective views of pockets. . The check storage unit 10 includes a first check storage unit 11 and a second check storage unit 12 formed of vertical grooves having a predetermined width and depth formed in the main body case 2. A slide-type pocket 30 that can be pulled out rearward is attached. The pocket 30 is supported by a sheet metal pocket support plate 40 in a slidable state, and the pocket support plate 40 is supported by the check storage unit 10 in a slidable state.

  As can be seen from FIG. 3B, the pocket 30 has a bottom plate portion 31, side plate portions 32 and 33 that stand vertically from the left and right ends, and a rear side that stands from the rear end of the bottom portion 31. And an end plate portion 34. A partition plate 35 stands vertically on the bottom plate portion 31. Further, on the back surface of the bottom plate portion 31, a front engagement protrusion 36 protruding downward is formed at the front end edge thereof, and a rear engagement protrusion 37 protruding downward is also formed on the rear end portion. Yes. When the pocket 30 having this configuration is pulled out rearward, the storage length in the front-rear direction of the first and second check storage units 11 and 12 can be increased.

  The pocket support plate 40 supporting the pocket 30 is formed with a slide guide hole 41 extending in the front-rear direction at the center in the width direction. Further, a front stopper 42 cut and raised upward is formed on the side of the slide guide hole 41 in the center portion in the front-rear direction, and a pair of left and right rear stoppers 43 also raised and raised are formed on the rear end. Has been.

  The pocket support plate 40 is attached to the back side of the bottom plate portion 51 in a state parallel to the bottom plate portion 51 inside the check storage unit 10. That is, vertical support columns 52 and 53 are formed below the bottom plate portion 51 of the check storage unit 10 and arranged at regular intervals in the front-rear direction. A front stopper pin 54 and a rear stopper pin 55 are vertically attached to the upper end surfaces of the vertical columns 52 and 53. The pocket support plate 40 is supported by the vertical columns 52 and 53 in a state where the stopper pins 54 and 55 penetrate the slide guide hole 41 in a slidable state. A stopper washer is attached to the upper ends of the stopper pins 54 and 55.

  As described above, the pocket support plate 40 is attached to the back side of the bottom plate portion 51 in the check storage unit 10 in a state in which the pocket support plate 40 can slide in the front-rear direction along the stopper pins 54 and 55. The pocket 30 is attached to the check storage unit 10 with its bottom plate portion 31 sandwiched between the bottom plate portion 51 of the check storage unit 10 and the pocket support plate 40 in a slidable manner in the front-rear direction. ing.

  Here, the front engagement protrusion 36 formed on the back surface of the bottom plate portion 31 of the pocket 30 is positioned in front of the front stopper 42 of the pocket support plate 40. Engageable. On the other hand, the rear engagement protrusion 37 of the bottom plate portion 31 of the pocket 30 is located on the rear side of the rear stopper 43 of the pocket support plate 40. When the pocket 30 is pushed forward, the rear stopper 43 Can be engaged.

(Pocket drawer, storage operation)
4 and 5 are explanatory views showing the operation of pulling out and storing the pocket 30 in the check storage unit 10. With reference mainly to these drawings, the operation of pulling out and storing the pocket 30 will be described. First, FIGS. 2A, 4A, and 4B show a state in which the pocket 30 is stored in the check storage unit 10. FIG. In this state, the rear end of the slide guide hole 41 of the pocket support plate 40 is in contact with the rear stopper pin 55 on the check storage unit 10 side. Further, the rear engagement protrusion 37 of the pocket 30 hits the rear stopper 43 of the pocket support plate 40 from the rear side.

  When the pocket 30 is pulled back, only the pocket 30 is pulled back from the rear end of the check storage unit 10 at first. When the pocket 30 is pulled out by the first length L1, the state shown in FIGS. 2B, 4C, and 4D is obtained. In this state, the front engaging protrusion 36 of the pocket 30 hits the front stopper 42 of the pocket support plate 40. Thereafter, when the pocket 30 is pulled out, the pocket support plate 40 is also pulled out together.

  Thereafter, when the pocket 30 and the pocket support plate 40 are pulled backward by the second length L2, the state shown in FIG. 2C, FIG. 5A, and FIG. The amount becomes maximum, and the pocket 30 cannot be pulled out any more. That is, the front end of the slide guide hole 41 of the pocket support plate 40 hits the front stopper pin 54 on the check storage portion 10 side, and the rearward sliding of the pocket support plate 40 stops. Since the pocket support plate 40 and the pocket 30 are in an engaged state, the pocket 30 also stops at that position. In this way, the pocket 30 can be pulled out by the maximum length (L1 + L2).

  When the pocket 30 is pushed back, only the pocket 30 is pushed back at first. When the pocket 30 is pushed out by a predetermined length, the rear engagement protrusion 37 of the pocket 30 is engaged with the rear stopper 43 of the pocket support plate 40 as shown in FIGS. Match. Thereafter, the pocket support plate 40 is pushed back together with the pocket 30. When the pocket 30 is pushed back by the length of (L1 + L2), the rear end of the slide guide hole 41 of the pocket support plate 40 hits the rear stopper pin 55 of the check storage portion 10, and further pushing is prevented. In this manner, the pocket 30 and the pocket support plate 40 return to the storage position shown in FIGS. 2A, 4A, and 4B and are positioned there.

  As described above, in the check processing device 1 of this example, the storage length of the check storage unit 10 in the first and second check storage units 11 and 12 can be extended by pulling out the pocket 30. The pocket 30 is supported by the pocket support plate 40 so as to be slidable back and forth relatively by a first length L1. The pocket support plate 40 is supported by the second length L2 with respect to the check storage unit 10. It is supported so that it can slide back and forth. Therefore, the pocket 30 as a whole can be pulled out by the length (L1 + L2).

  As described above, the pocket 30 is supported in a cantilevered state by the pocket support plate 40 in a state where the pocket 30 is pulled out relative to the pocket support plate 40 by the length L1. Therefore, the strength of the support mechanism of the pocket 30 can be increased as compared with the case where the pocket 30 itself is supported in a cantilever state drawn out by the length (L1 + L2).

  Further, the length of the pocket in the front-rear direction can be shortened as compared with the case where the pocket 30 itself is pulled out by the length (L1 + L2). Therefore, a large internal space for storing the pocket 30 in the check storage unit 10 is not required.

  Therefore, according to this example, the pulling amount of the pocket 30 can be increased while securing the support strength of the pocket 30, and the internal space for storing the pocket can be reduced.

(Other embodiments)
The present invention can be similarly applied to a medium storage unit of a medium processing apparatus for processing sheet-like media other than checks such as checks, bills, and bills. For example, the present invention can be applied to a medium storage unit of a medium processing apparatus such as a printer or a scanner.

It is the top view and perspective view of a check processing device to which the present invention is applied. It is a fragmentary longitudinal cross-sectional view of the check storage part of the check processing device. (A) is a cross-sectional view of the check processing device, and (b) is an exploded perspective view of a pocket and a pocket support member. It is explanatory drawing which shows the drawer operation | movement of the pocket of a check storage part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the drawer of the pocket of a check storage part, and storage operation | movement.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Check processing apparatus, 2 Main body case, 3, 4 Opening / closing cover, 5 Check, 6 Check conveyance path, 7 Check delivery path, 8 Check supply part, 10 Check storage part, 11 First check storage part, 11a Branch path, 12 Second check storage section, 12a Branch passage, 21 Front side contact image scanner, 22 Back side contact image scanner, 23 Magnetic head, 24 Printing mechanism, 30 Pocket, 31 Bottom plate part, 32, 33 Side plate part, 34 Rear end plate Part, 35 Partition plate, 36 Front engagement protrusion, 37 Rear engagement protrusion, 40 Pocket support plate, 41 Slide guide hole, 42 Front stopper, 43 Rear stopper, 51 Bottom plate part, 52, 53 Vertical support, 54 Front Stopper pin, 55 Rear stopper pin

Claims (5)

A medium storage section for storing a sheet-like medium;
A pocket for slidable rearward from a storage position stored in the medium storage unit, which extends the storage length of the medium storage unit in the front-rear direction,
A pocket support member supporting the pocket in a slidable state for a first length in the front-rear direction;
The medium storage unit structure of a medium processing apparatus, wherein the medium storage unit supports the pocket support member in a slidable state by a second length in the front-rear direction. The pocket support member is a flat member,
The medium storage portion includes a bottom plate portion for placing a sheet-like medium, and supports the flat plate member so as to be parallel to the bottom plate portion on the back surface side of the bottom plate portion,
The medium storage portion of the medium processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the pocket includes a bottom plate portion that is slidably sandwiched between the bottom plate portion and the flat support member. Construction. The medium storage portion includes a front stopper pin and a rear stopper pin that define a slide range before and after the flat plate member,
The flat plate member includes a slide guide hole extending in the front-rear direction through which the front stopper pin and the rear stopper pin are slidable, and a front stopper and a rear stopper that define a sliding range of the pocket. And
The pocket includes a front engagement portion that can be engaged with the front stopper from the front side when sliding backward, and a rear engagement portion that can be engaged with the rear stopper from the rear side when sliding forward. The medium storage unit structure of the medium processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein A transport path for transporting checks,
A check supply unit for supplying checks to the transport path;
Information reading means for reading information carried on checks conveyed along the conveying path;
A check storage structure having a check storage portion into which checks after reading information are sent from the transport path, and
4. The check processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the check storage structure is a medium storage portion structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The information reading means is at least one of a magnetic head that reads magnetic ink characters of checks, and a scanner that reads images on the front and back surfaces of checks.
The check processing apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising: a printing mechanism that performs printing on checks after reading information conveyed along the conveyance path.

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